For many centuries, face reading has provided an insightful aspect of traditional Chinese medicine. Based on an understanding of the shapes, markings and features of a face, a therapist can learn more about the health and life of a patient, relating to the principles of Chinese medicine. In addition to understanding how the body's internal functions - physical, psychological and emotional - can be seen on a face, readers will also learn to evaluate non-verbal expressions and assess personality from the features and markings.
Technical and detailed information is presented in an upbeat, insightful and highly readable manner. This is the first book to focus on the deeper aspects of the face reading and diagnosis, and as such to make therapists and patients more conscious of their actions, reactions and the consequences of their behaviour relating to health.
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* A fascinating and unusual subject tackled in a highly readable and detailed way - giving all levels of reader the chance to take something personally useful away from the book
A useful adjunct to the diagnostic tools in traditional Chinese medicine - giving the practitioner an additional "tool" to make an ever more accurate diagnosis of their patient
Written by a lecturer and writer already known in this field - giving a uniquely authoritative and experienced voice to a subject which has been covered only a little in other texts
* Highly illustrated - to make sure that the reader is clear in understanding what the text describes.
Contents
Introduction
Chinese Face Reading and Diagnosis
Ancient Wisdom - Modern Applications
This is an overview of the origins of Chinese Face Reading and Diagnosis. It also includes the author's background in the field and how this ancient wisdom can be applied to life today.
Section I The Changing Face
This section talks about aging and how the face changes over time. Genetic versus environmental factors are reviewed. Also discussed is how the expression of emotions marks the face and changes the shape of the features.
Chapter 1. The Face Map - Mountains and Rivers/Critical Transitions
This chapter discusses the facial map and how it is marked. Starting with the topographical map, mountainous and river features are evaluated for strength. Then, the life map is studied with traumatic and stressful incidents marking the face in specific places corresponding with ages. These memories set issues and patterns. Recognizing the patterns is one of the first steps toward recovering lost jing. Stepping out of pattern and reprogramming enables people to regain health and create a self directed future.
Chapter 2. The Facial Mosaic - Yin/Yang, Three Zones, Facial Geometry
These divisions of the face show how the parts give valuable clues about the internal vs. external expression of deep emotions, the decision making process. The framework for the face reveals generalized career predispositions and society's projection of personality based on face shape.
Chapter 3. Five Element Features and Markings
The various features of the face discussed in great variety and detail based on the five element system of Chinese philosophy. An explanation of the five elements - water, wood, fire, earth and metal is given. Each corresponding group of features is evaluated for strength, size, shape and characteristics.
Section II The Universal Language of the Face
This section talks about the power of non-verbal communication and its use throughout the world. Emotions and their expressions are universal. The basic facial expressions are analysed within the framework of the facial muscles.
Chapter 4 Reading Shen - Emotions, Expressions and Shen Disturbances
The five basic emotions of Chinese medicine are explained - fear, anger, excitement, sympathy, and grief. The effect of these emotions on a person's body and the reaction of the other people are discussed. Also included in this chapter is an overview of various shen disturbances - signs of mental illness, confused thinking or misfiring of the brain that causes speech and memory problems.
Chapter 5. Light in the Eyes - Peach Luck/Fire and Focus
A special quality of light in the eye is known as Peach Luck - charisma, charm and sex appeal. Some people have lots - others have little. How peach luck is developed, the various types of peach luck and how to increase peach luck are all topics in this chapter along with methods to help the reader learn to focus the light for success. Many examples of famous people included.
Section III Facial Diagnosis and Healing
This section talks about the use of face as a diagnostic tool in Oriental Medicine. It explains what kind of thing that can be seen on the face for medical purposes.
Chapter 6 Your Biological Blueprint - Signs of Organ Health and Ch'I
This chapter outlines the connections between the parts of the face to the different organs of the body. Special attention is paid to coloration and markings that indicate strength of an organ or distress and potential disease.
Chapter 7. The Psychological and Emotional Underlay of Disease
Diseases really are "in our head". This chapter delves into the theory that disease states are influenced by stuck emotions and patterns of inappropriate emotional and physical behaviour and reactivity. The possible issues underlying the major causes of death and chronic diseases are hypothesized and discussed. This information is backed up by many studies and interesting anecdotal evidence.
Chapter 8. Inner Healing - Seeing the Soul on the Face
Ways to achieve self healing by practicing the expression of the "Transcendent" emotions - wisdom, human kindness, happiness - love, instinct and gratitude - that heal the body. How to rise above issues and patterns to see their higher purpose - each person's "Will that Cant Be Willed" or "Golden Path". When this is discovered, a person's life falls into perfect alignment - resentment and blame are banished. This leads to a life of positive intent. This expression of the soul's intent and eventual fulfillment lead to true beauty. Many examples and stories are included.
